With time running short, Democrats in the Legislature are looking for ways to speed up debates. DFLers had a long to-do list Sunday morning, including passing regulations on Uber and Lyft that DFL leaders and the companies agreed to late Saturday, getting the Equal Rights Amendment through the Senate and passing a bonding bill to […]
Tag: Sessions
Here’s why SC state Rep. Caskey donned a tin foil hat during the session’s last week
In the last week of session while House members discuss the second version of their budget, state Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, added a tin foil hat to his usual suit. Caskey spoke against an amendment to allow gold and silver to be legal tender in South Carolina that was proposed by House Freedom Caucus member […]
55 Louisiana lawmakers raise campaign cash during special sessions
Fifty-five Louisiana lawmakers held fundraisers during two special sessions Gov. Jeff Landry called at the beginning of 2024. (Photo credit: Wesley Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) Almost 40% of state lawmakers this year took advantage of an exception in state ethics laws that allows them to raise campaign funds during special sessions of the Louisiana Legislature. Fifty-five legislators […]
Session’s end approaches as lawmakers override vetoes
Apr. 15—The journey to make a new law is a long one, with multiple steps aimed at ensuring the best possible product. It begins with an idea and research, evolves into a bill or resolution, then undergoes scrutiny, debate, and revision. Through committee hearings, floor debates, and votes, the bill navigates the legislative process, where […]
Futures bounce back from last session’s battering amid Middle East jitters
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, after Wall Street witnessed a bruising sell-off on the back of disappointing earnings from some big U.S. banks last week and escalating tensions in the Middle East made investors wary. All three major indexes fell more than 1% in the previous session, registering weekly losses after […]
‘Public listening sessions’ planned for community to have say in USD 259 buildings
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita school board members did not take action at the Monday night school board meeting on the six school buildings that are closing. So, what does the school district do with the old buildings? “We have to find the right fit for our buildings,” said USD 259 School Board President Stan […]
Three RT information sessions March 28 at MCCC
MONROE — Learn about Monroe County Community College‘s respiratory therapy program during three open houses/information sessions on March 28. Current MCCC students, prospective students with parents and adults are welcome to attend. Sessions will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. March 28. All will take place in the Gerald Welch Health […]
Two Sessions: China says it’s open for business
As China’s annual parliamentary sitting came to a close after a hectic week of meetings, a glaring void loomed on Monday’s final agenda. The National People’s Congress is usually capped off by the premier’s press conference. But this year, and for the rest of the term, the tradition was mysteriously nixed. Officials said there was […]
Supreme Council sessions cancelled due to meetings with soldiers
Davyd Arakhamiia, the head of the Servant of the People political party, has explained why the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (the Ukrainian Parliament) this week were cancelled, saying that the MPs will work with soldiers but that this should not be publicly announced for security reasons. Source: Arakhamiia on Telegram Quote: “Now […]
School Board Meetings, City Council Sessions And More: THE AGENDA
Welcome to The Agenda! This new weekly feature will cover all the public meetings in Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights that may be important to you. This week, City Council sessions, school board meetings and more are on the agenda. The Petersburg City Council will be meeting three times this week, twice on Tuesday, Feb. […]
Three RT information sessions Feb. 27 at MCCC
MONROE — Learn about Monroe County Community College‘s respirtatory therapy program during three open houses/information sessions on Feb. 27. Current MCCC students, prospective students with parents and adults are welcome to attend. Sessions will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. All will take place in the Gerald Welch Health […]
Strike still looms at Cal Poly after CSU cancels bargaining sessions with faculty union
The California State University system has canceled all future bargaining sessions in the current contract negotiations with the California Faculty Association, according to the union, meaning the possibility of a strike at Cal Poly and other campuses continues to loom later this month. CSU Monterey Bay history lecturer and CFA Bargaining Committee member Meghan O’Donnell […]